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Beverage container

a technology for beverage containers and containers, applied in the field of beverage containers, can solve the problems of liquid not being maintained at a constant, overheating liquid in the bottom of the container, and the desired temperatur

Inactive Publication Date: 2000-06-06
STEIN TODD ANTHONY
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These devices have a tendency to overheat liquid in the bottom of the container while allowing liquid at the top of the container to cool.
Therefore, the liquid will not be maintained at a constant, desired temperature.

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A preferred embodiment of the present invention and its advantages are better understood by referring to FIGS. 1-8 of the drawings, like numerals being used for like and corresponding parts of the accompanying drawings.

A heated beverage container 10 includes a cup 12, a battery power supply 14, and a battery charger 16. Cup 12 may be temporarily secured to battery power supply 14 while cup 12 is in use in order to maintain liquid held within cup 12 at an elevated temperature. Battery power supply 14 may be temporarily secured to battery charger 16 in order to recharge batteries included with battery power supply 14.

Cup 12 is preferably formed from ceramic, polycarbonate, or any other easily moldable plastic material which can withstand temperatures up to 212 degrees F. Cup 12 includes an inner sidewall surface 18, an outer sidewall surface 20, an inner bottom surface 22, and an outer bottom surface 24. Inner sidewall surface 18 and inner bottom surface 22 are shaped to hold liquid.

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Abstract

A beverage container is disclosed for keeping liquid evenly heated. The beverage container includes a cup, a heating element, and a removable battery power source. The cup has an inner sidewall surface, an outer sidewall surface, an inner bottom surface, and an outer bottom surface. The inner sidewall surface and inner bottom surface are shaped to hold liquid. The heating element is completely enclosed between the inner sidewall surface and the outer sidewall surface. The heating element heats the inner sidewall surface which then heats the liquid. An insulating layer is included between the heating element and the outer sidewall surface to keep the outer sidewall surface cool while the inner sidewall surface is heated. The battery power source is capable of being temporarily secured to the outer bottom surface of the cup and is utilized to keep the heating element energized to a predetermined level while the battery power source is secured to the cup. When the battery power source is removed, the cup is capable of being submerged in water without damaging the cup. When the battery power source is attached, the beverage container is portable.

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1. Technical FieldThe present invention relates to a beverage container, and in particular to a heated beverage container including a cup, a heating element enclosed within the cup, and a removable battery power source. Still more particularly, the present invention relates to a heated beverage container including a cup, a heating element enclosed within the cup, and a removable battery power source, wherein the cup is watertight and capable of being submerged in water when the battery power source is removed without damaging the cup, and further wherein the cup and battery power source are portable when the battery power source is attached.2. Description of the Related ArtKnown methods and devices for heating beverage containers typically include a heating element secured to the bottom of the container, or a heating element on which the container rests. These devices heat the container and liquid through the bottom of the container. These devices have a tendency to overheat liquid ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/22A47J36/24
CPCA47J36/2472A47G19/2288
Inventor STEIN, TODD ANTHONY
Owner STEIN TODD ANTHONY
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